Introduction to the Protests
An estimated crowd of 15,000 gathered outside Houston City Hall on Saturday, June 14, 2025, for a “No Kings Day” protest in opposition to President Donald Trump and his policies. The protests are part of a larger movement, with demonstrations scheduled to take place across the nation.
What is "Good Trouble Lives On"?
The "Good Trouble Lives On" demonstrations take their name from the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights activist who said on multiple occasions that "good trouble, necessary trouble" is sometimes needed in order to achieve change. Lewis was one of the original Freedom Riders who protested segregated seating on buses in the Jim Crow South during the 1960s. He also participated in the 1963 March on Washington and was among the peaceful protesters beaten by police in 1965 while crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama.
Issues Being Protested
According to the national organizers’ website, the hundreds of planned demonstrations will be against what they describe as the "attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration.” The organizers said the protests have been planned by a coalition of dozens of local and national activist groups, including the League of Women Voters, Black Lives Matter, and the Houston Area Urban League. A core principle behind all Good Trouble Lives On events is a commitment to nonviolent action.
Planned Protests in Houston
The Good Trouble Lives On protests will be the third time this year that Houston-area residents participate in nationwide protests against the Trump administration. In June, more than 60 "No Kings Day" rallies were held across Texas. Two months earlier, more than 1,000 people gathered at Houston City Hall for the nationwide "50501" demonstrations.
Good Trouble Lives On in Houston
- Time and Location: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday at Houston City Hall
- Description: This demonstration will consist of a march from Houston City Hall to Discovery Green and back.
Good Trouble Lives On: Fight for HISD’s Future
- Time and Location: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at 3302 Canal St. in Houston
- Description: This protest will be against what the organizers are calling "attacks" on public education at the national and state levels.
Other Planned Demonstrations
Other planned Houston-area demonstrations include:
- Good Trouble Lives on Katy: 5-6 p.m. Thursday at Interstate 10 at Katy Fort Bend Road in Katy
- Good Trouble Lives On Sugar Land: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday at Sugar Land Town Square
- Good Trouble Lives On Montgomery County: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday at North Shore Park in The Woodlands
- Good Trouble Lives On Clear Lake: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday at Bay Area Community Center in Seabrook
Conclusion
The "Good Trouble Lives On" protests are a call to action against the policies of the Trump administration, emphasizing the importance of nonviolent action in achieving change. With numerous demonstrations planned across the Houston area, these events mark a significant moment in the ongoing struggle for civil and human rights in the United States. By understanding the significance of "good trouble" as coined by John Lewis, participants and supporters alike aim to make a lasting impact on the future of the country.
